The View is in Roundhay, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 1HQ is located in the Roundhay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The View, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 1HE, LS8 1HF, LS8 1HG, LS8 1JH, LS8 1JJ, LS8 1JL, LS8 1HJ, LS8 1HN, LS8 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 1HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS8 1HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 28.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 59.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.8% | 62.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 30.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS8 1HQ this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 68.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 84.2% | -11.2% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 94.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The View was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% lower than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The View has the 36th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown and the 641st lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-03-21 | £542,628 |
| 17 The View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2023-06-16 | £482,858 |
| 31 The View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-08-12 | £517,052 |
| 35 The View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-04-07 | £578,976 |
| 9 The View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-05-24 | £508,275 |
LS8 1HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Allerton Hall Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | 2out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 2out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds Church | Lidgett Park Road, Lidgett Park | 236 yd | |
| The Savvy Baker Cafe | 96 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 377 yd | |
| Lidgett Lane Larder | 99 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 428 yd | |
| Explorers Cafe (Tropical World) | Tropical World, Princes Avenue | 966 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | Unit 2, 139 Street Lane, Roundhay | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenwood Community Association | High Wood, Brackenwood Drive | 703 yd | |
| The Roundhay Fox | Princes Avenue, Roundhay | 899 yd | |
| The Thomas Osborne | 83 Street Lane, Roundhay | 1,025 yd | |
| The Deer Park | 68 Street Lane, Roundhay | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Wa | 94 - 94A Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 378 yd | |
| Ray's Fish And Chips | 221 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 618 yd | |
| Lidgett Pizzeria | 231 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 618 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 143 Street Lane, Roundhay | 989 yd | |
| Harpos | 147 Street Lane, Roundhay | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Street Lane, Roundhay | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gledhow Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School TALBOT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| North Leeds Cricket Club OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Roundhay Park OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Roundhay School Technology College GLEDHOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Gym Pro Ltd STREET LANE | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.